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In 1983 I acquired a Bernina Matic 910 electronic sewing machine, which I love.  Every process (with the exception of the framing of the needlepoint purse) was done by me exclusively.  I sewed and wove from approximately 1956 to 2002.  I am now 92 years of age, and everything still fits.

Rtamler, member
Posted on Nov 2nd, 2011 in sewing, design, garment construction, fabric, reader's closet

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Comments (2)

4mythreads writes: Absolutely beautiful. Nice to see colors on mature women. And, your taste is impeccable. This is one of my favorite pictures. Love the pink.
Posted: 2:39 pm on January 9th

msjuncos writes: Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations! You are an inspiration for those of us who are a certain age and wondering if we still have it in us. Awesome!

Posted: 7:30 am on November 10th

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